Neighbor in Need: Mom battling cancer needs vehicle repaired

Myneighborinneed.org is a website that provides local citizens a way to ask for help from their community and a way for the community to give back.

Current needs

• A young family with two children is facing an uphill battle: The mom has been diagnosed with cancer. My Neighbor in Need has verified the medical information and wants to help with their request to be repair their vehicle. They drive back and forth across town for frequent doctor appointments, chemotherapy treatments and hospital visits. Carnahan’s Auto Repair can do the work for a discounted price of $378.58. The family has come up with half of the funds. If you can help with any part of the $189.29 balance, please pay Carnahan’s directly. The need number is 4369.

• An older, disabled woman living on a low, fixed income needs four tires for her car. We could not find a set of used tires size 205/60R16. Superior Tire can provide a new set for a discounted price of $420 and the woman is able to pay half. If you can help with any part of the $210 balance, please pay Superior Tire directly. The need number is 4476.

• A disabled man living on a low, fixed income needs a new or used, clean twin mattress, box spring and frame. He recently moved into his own apartment, but does not have a bed. Conlin’s Furniture can provide the bed for a discounted price of $165. If you can help with any amount, please pay Conlin’s directly. The need number is 4522.

• A disabled veteran needs a working, used washer and dryer. He lives on a fixed income and cannot afford a new or used set. It is a struggle for him to use a Laundromat because of his disabilities. The need number is 4505.

• A elderly retired woman needs a used, working refrigerator. Her appliance has stopped working and cannot be repaired at a viable price. The need number is 4490.

• A family living on a low, fixed income needs help getting the brakes repaired on their car. A donor paid for the work, however Carnahan’s Auto Repair found that a caliper was leaking and must be replaced to make the car safe. The additional work will cost $104. If you can help with any amount, please pay Carnahan’s directly. The need number is 4271.

• Three adults, two of whom are disabled, were living in a camp trailer and recently moved into their own apartment. They need two new or clean, used or full-size mattresses and box springs. Conlin’s Furniture can provide new full-size beds for a discounted price of $220 each. If you can help with any amount, please pay Conlin’s directly. The need number is 4420.

Recently fulfilled needs

Dear My Neighbor in Need,

“I have a client who sleeps on a cement floor. He is unemployed and looking for work, but has some medical issues that prevent him from being able to work a regular schedule. He needs a bed so he can get off the floor.”

My Neighbor in Need response,

“We spoke with the case manager, verified his residence and his situation. It was determined that a twin bed would be perfect. His request was published on myneighborinneed.org. Conlin’s Furniture stepped forward and donated two new twin beds. We were able to deliver the neighbor’s bed later that same week. A special You Rock award goes to Brian at Conlin’s Furniture.”

Dear My Neighbor in Need,

“I work hard, but it’s only part time and for low wages. My three young children and I were staying at the Rescue Mission, but once I got a job we were able to get our own apartment. However, we sleep on blankets and towels on the floor. We need a couple of beds.”

My Neighbor in Need response,

“Based on the ages of the children, it was determined that two queen beds would work. Within a week, two different donors provided beds. Thank you very much to the two caring donors.”

Dear My Neighbor in Need,

“I am a disabled veteran living alone. For more than five years, I have been sleeping on my couch. It is uncomfortable and I rarely sleep more than a few hours a night. I receive disability income, but with rent, food, medicine and utilities, there is nothing left. May I please be put on the list for a bed?”

My Neighbor in Need response,

“My Neighbor in Need never charges for a bed. It continues to be our mantra that no one should sleep on the floor. We published the request on the website and in the Great Falls Tribune. Within two days, a generous donor provided a nearly new full-size bed. Thank you to the kind donor.”

We also would like to thank the following individuals and/or businesses for helping a Neighbor in Need: Big Sky Gold, Wal-Mart, Staybridge Suites and Mountain View Co-op.

To help

Visit myneighborinneed.org and click on the current needs tab. Find a need request and click on the fulfill this need button. If you wish to donate a different amount, please call 750-2542. Financial donations are made directly to the business that will fulfill the need.

Donations can be dropped off at the Give What You Can Community Thrift Store, 525 Central Ave., Times Square.

To get help

Request help at myneighborinneed.org by completing a request a need form. If you do not have internet access, call 453-4357 or mail a request to P.O. Box 1788 Great Falls, MT 59403. Provide contact information and a description of the need.

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